Todd,
No update, but this is a factory 5 speed diesel. I was just looking for some assurance that it was possible to short shift it. I won't send the kit back.
Thanks

Doug Elledge.                                       
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On Jul 1, 2012, at 12:25 AM, Todd Last <Rubatoguy@comcast.net> wrote:

> I have one on my 2WD Vanagon with 5spd.
> You've updated your linkage and shift box to the 5spd linkage, right?
> 
> Todd
> '88 Westy
> 
> On 6/28/2012 10:15 PM, Shirewood wrote:
>> Has anyone ever successfully installed a short shift adaptor in a vanagon 5 speed? I bought one from Gene Berg but when I installed it carefully, and I  have installed one in a 4 speed before, I could not hit 4th or 5th gears. I tried moving the plate around with no luck. I did not try altering the linkage under the van. I called the folks a Berg and they admitted they didn't really know if it would work although they thought it should. I called Daryl at AA trans ax and he said he had never done one either. Before I send it back I thought I would pole the collective vanagon knowledge base. Anyone?
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>> Doug with '83 van with 1.6 turbo diesel burning bio.
>> Sent from my iPad
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